Jacque Made: a place to share my creative side.

This is one of my favorite breakfasts. It's easy, healthy, and delicious. It is also very satisfying to know that you're eating veggies in your breakfast!!   And you'll find that you feel full for quite awhile after eating this! Ingredients : 1/3 - 1/2 C. Chopped veggies (any kind you like - I used mushrooms, red, yellow, and orange peppers, and onions) 2 eggs 2 Tbsp. shredded cheese (any kind you like - I used Monterey Jack) 1 tsp. olive oil fresh flat leaf parsley or cilantro, chopped for garnish whole grain bread (I like to use Sara Lee's 45 Calories and Delightful bread) Directions : Heat your oil in your saute pan over medium heat. Saute all your vegetables until tender, 3-4 minutes. Mix your eggs together in a bowl with a fork or whisk. Add in your eggs and cheese to the pan with your veggies. Stir until firm, but not brown. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro. Toast your bread, and enjoy together!

I've been doing the Jillian Michaels' exercise DVD's for months now. I thought I'd give her recipes a try to that came with the DVD's. This recipe was so tasty. I really loved it and will definitely make it again. Ingredients : Spinach & Ricotta filling: 1 C. part-skim ricotta cheese 1/3 C. reduced fat organic Parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry 1 large egg Chicken: 6 (6 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup dry white wine (I just used chicken broth) Directions : Preheat oven to 350 degrees. To prepare filling, combine all filling ingredients. To prepare chicken, place each chicken breast between two sheets of heavy duty plastic wrap, pound to 1/4 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Divide and spread filling evenly over chicken breasts. Roll up jelly-roll fashion. Tuck in sides. Place chicken, s...

Sometimes I just want something different for lunch. A salad or sandwich isn't cutting it. This recipe I found in my Jillan Michaels' DVD program is awesome. It's super tasty, heatlhy, filling, and hits the spot every time. Ingredients : 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces 1/8 C. chopped white or yellow onion 1 garlic clove, minced 2 Tbsp. barbeque sauce 1/4 C. black beans, drained 2 Tbsp. shredded cheddar cheese (reduced fat is a good option if you're watching fat intake) whole grain tortilla (I like the Guerrero brand) 1-2 Tbsp. low fat sour cream sliced red onion, sliced tomato, green leaf lettuce, and cilantro for toppings Directions : Heat oil in a nonstick skillet mover medium heat. Add chicken, onion, garlic, and cook for 8 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring constantly. Stir in barbeque sauce and beans, and cook for 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Warm tortilla according to package ...